

Mathematics and the Will of the People: Why Ranked Choice Voting Outperforms Plurality
This essay is related to a lesson on the following link https://www.full-of-doubt.net/blank Check it out and take the online quizzes to test your knowledge #jronews In democracy, the “will of the people” should reflect collective preferences as accurately as possible. Mathematics offers compelling evidence that ranked choice voting (RCV) better captures this than traditional plurality voting, where the candidate with the most first-choice votes wins—even without a majority. P


The Chevrolet Corvair’s Turbo-Air 6 engine (1960–1969) was a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six (horizontally opposed or “boxer”) engine
This was highly unusual for American cars of the era, which typically used front-mounted, water-cooled V8s or inline engines. It shared some conceptual similarities with Volkswagen and Porsche air-cooled designs but was a unique GM creation.  Key Unique Features • Air-cooled flat-six layout: Cylinders arranged horizontally in two opposing banks of three. No radiator or liquid cooling system—instead, it used a large centrifugal blower fan (driven by a V-belt from the cranksha


Canada Picks Sweden’s GlobalEye Over Boeing E-7, Marking Sharp Pivot from U.S. Defense Suppliers
Optional subhead: Carney taps Saab-Bombardier surveillance jet for Arctic mission; up to 40 aircraft could be built in Canada. --- Lead Canada will buy Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft instead of Boeing’s E-7 Wedgetail, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday at the CANSEC defense trade show in Ottawa, signaling a decisive shift away from reliance on American military suppliers (Reuters via Yahoo). Bridge The Swedish-built GlobalEye, mounted on Canada’s


Social Media Metrics & #JROspace
There are a number of platforms that can be used to measure the conversations that are out there for one’s brand on social media. I have...


Can metaphor be communicated without photo manipulation?
Pondering this question, I found it important to go back to the basics of metaphors. I found an article “Metaphor Examples for Kids,” to...


Burgers and Truth
Truth is ever more confusing in today’s world. An acquaintance of mine posted this picture of a couple of the fast food market place’s...


Section 508 and you: Using multiple senses to communicate
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that electronic and information technology that is used by the Federal government be...


The ethics of image manipulation
In health care PR, the biggest issue is HIPPA. I believe that health care facilities and professional communicators want to post pictures...


America's new value: truthful hyperbole
This weekend I read the op-ed piece in the USA TODAY by John J. Pitney, a professor of government at Claremont Kenna College who from the...


PR Planning: Goals, Strategies and Objectives
This post is focused on using goals, strategies and objectives for public relations initiatives. Proper planning of PR initiatives begins...







































